AlabamaThere is no P.I. licensing requirement in Alabama, although some cities, such as
Birmingham and Mobile, have their own, and a state business license is required to operate
any business in Alabama.Web Site | License CheckNEW!Coming May 1, 2014!State P.I. Association | State Law

Rhode IslandThere is no statewide licensing. Licenses are issued by town halls. Applicants must have 2 of the following: Prior law enforcement experience; a college degree in criminal justice; 5 years of documented experience working for a licensed private investigator.State Law